What are some other terms for illegitimate, fatherless children of single mothers? Help me respond to critical, concerned and old fashioned comments with a bit of humour. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 14, 2009 - 47 answers

Need Church Recommendation in NOVA/DC area with active 20/30/40 single congregation [more inside]
posted by dmbfan93 on Nov 16, 2009 - 4 answers

I have a week vacation for Thanksgiving. Usually I take off for a road-trip, but last year - British Columbia - I found for the first time the thrill of the open road being overtaken by a sense of loneliness and (somewhat) isolation. I'm single and have travelled a lot on my own, but now I kinda don't wanna, but I would like to have an experience with my week off. And it's been a pretty tough year (right?) and I could use a break. How do single people navigate this? [more inside]
posted by forallmankind on Oct 25, 2009 - 10 answers

After divorce, how can I learn to be a confident, whole individual without being in a relationship? I'm struggling with insecurity, I feel like there is a part of me missing, and I've gotten myself so worked up about it that I'm in a state of "analysis paralysis." Please help me break through that paralysis! [more inside]
posted by MultiFaceted on Oct 17, 2009 - 23 answers

Is there a way to show single slides in WordPress without losing definition? [more inside]
posted by bru on Sep 28, 2009 - 3 answers

What are the major obstacles of single adoption? [more inside]
posted by fairykarma on Sep 24, 2009 - 12 answers

Need travel advice. Please give suggestions on the best way to travel around Europe when you are single, young professional, adventurous, don't want to travel with your close friends (already did that) but don't want to travel alone. [more inside]
posted by dmbfan93 on Sep 22, 2009 - 15 answers

I have a week to spend in Queensland (or Nthrn NSW) (I live in Brisbane). I want to chill out and be near beach and rainforest. [more inside]
posted by evil_esto on Aug 16, 2009 - 8 answers

Late 20's life planning, do I plan for the family I may never have or do I live my life as if I'll be single forever, unless I just happen to meet someone at which point i reevaluate? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 13, 2009 - 25 answers

I'm pretty sure I stink of desperation when I'm out on dates. Please help me stop doing that. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2009 - 39 answers

How does a naturally introverted girl adjust to college life while living in a single dorm her freshman year? [more inside]
posted by punchdrunkhistory on Aug 6, 2009 - 42 answers

Single female traveling alone and staying in a youth hostel in Shanghai: fun adventure or catastrophically bad idea? [more inside]
posted by aquafortis on Jul 29, 2009 - 14 answers

What kinds of fun things can we do at a social event for single parents and their kids with no booze? [more inside]
posted by Lutoslawski on Jul 28, 2009 - 15 answers

I think I have a mini crush on a kindergarden teacher...help!! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2009 - 26 answers

Looking for tips, advice, how-to's, words of wisdom, dire warnings, helpful websites/blogs/books, and general info on single parenting in general...and for single parenting for a dad raising an almost 3yo in particular. [more inside]
posted by ian1977 on Jul 13, 2009 - 12 answers

Why (in the hell) can I not bring a date to this wedding? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 26, 2009 - 93 answers

Help me get my focus back on my own life and happiness and stop comparing/competing with my ex in my own mind... and stop having how I compare with others as a condition to my happiness/self esteem in general... [more inside]
posted by Chrysalis on Jun 16, 2009 - 13 answers

A single friend approached my husband and I about possibly moving in with him. Has anyone out there lived in this situation and do you have any advice for me? [more inside]
posted by shesbookish on Jun 8, 2009 - 28 answers

All of my friends are single and I'm not. How to relate again? [more inside]
posted by CatherineK on Jun 8, 2009 - 7 answers

How do I deal with being the only single one amongst my group of friends? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 6, 2009 - 27 answers

What can I do to feel more positive and confident while riding out uncertaintiy in "transitional" phases of my life? [more inside]
posted by Chrysalis on May 25, 2009 - 7 answers

Succeeding on the dating scene - where does a woman get advice? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 22, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm 26, she's 28 with 3 kids. I need some advice about dating a single mom. [more inside]
posted by Kupo? on May 14, 2009 - 22 answers

Lesbian monogamy filter: I am really just a hopeless romantic no matter how hard I try not to be? Should I not move right on to the one waiting in the wings? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 25, 2009 - 16 answers

Do I buy a house? [more inside]
posted by CPAGirl on Apr 14, 2009 - 46 answers

I saw a video of a bunch of stylish black dudes dancing to "Single Ladies", and doing a damn good job of it. Help me find it again! [more inside]
posted by anonaccount on Apr 10, 2009 - 4 answers

I think she likes me. I think I like her. Do I marry her? Context: Arranged marriage [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 8, 2009 - 23 answers

I'm a man in his 30s, with generally attractive qualities. I'm kind of in a dating rut right now though and am looking to make a meaningful change, though I'm not exactly sure where. I was wondering if you have taken any useful workshops for singles about dating/relationships? What was your experience of them? What would you recommend or not?
posted by blueyellow on Mar 26, 2009 - 10 answers

Marriage Madness: Is it better to be single or to waste away in a bad marriage? (long, but uniquely personal details inside) [more inside]
posted by brandnew on Feb 16, 2009 - 61 answers

Why is my 7 year old acting like this, when he seems to like my new boyfriend? And what do I do about it? [more inside]
posted by malibustacey9999 on Jan 31, 2009 - 43 answers

how did you get out of a romantic rut? how did you stop being single? [more inside]
posted by iamnotateenagegirl on Nov 8, 2008 - 21 answers

How can I create a chart in Excel 2007 showing the number of times a certain value occurs in a column? [more inside]
posted by niles on Oct 20, 2008 - 7 answers

Single (straight) foreign guy in San Francisco, on his early 30s. What are some good places (watering holes, night clubs) to go people-watching without feeling down on being there alone?
posted by dcrocha on Sep 26, 2008 - 8 answers

where do single women in their thirties hang out? [more inside]
posted by jak68 on Aug 31, 2008 - 31 answers

Single Muslim Father. First Ramadan without wife to help make food in the morning or with 'fun' ideas for the kidlets. Help! [more inside]
posted by burhan on Aug 28, 2008 - 12 answers

Can I find a secluded get away in the South of France for 1? [more inside]
posted by moocheen on Aug 8, 2008 - 13 answers

I need evidence! I want to change two of my core beliefs about myself: (1) I will not find someone I love as much as the last girl and (2) I will not be truly happy until I find someone else. If you are single and do not believe these things about yourself, what evidence would you say backs up those beliefs for you? [more inside]
posted by Ringo on Jul 5, 2008 - 20 answers

What resources exist for a motivated single mother looking to take care of herself and her little girl? [more inside]
posted by effugas on Jul 1, 2008 - 23 answers

How do I deal with loneliness? How do I accept being single? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 26, 2008 - 42 answers

RelationshipFilter: Help me find some good time activities to do at home with a prospective girl friend. [more inside]
posted by the_dude on Jun 20, 2008 - 39 answers

Bike Filter-What should I do with my old mountain bike? [more inside]
posted by MiggySawdust on Jun 15, 2008 - 17 answers

I want a boyfriend. But, in the meantime, I could be having sex with people. Should I? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 30, 2008 - 20 answers

What's the best format for an extremely lightweight drinker to buy & store wine, to enable very gradual consumption without the wine going sour? [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Apr 8, 2008 - 21 answers

A few years ago, I read about a dating service in NYC where potential mates got together for some sort of dinner or dinner party. At the time, there was a high ratio of women to men, because men who were looking for "the quick score" weren't interested in the service. Does anybody know the name of this service?
posted by Sloop John B on Feb 22, 2008 - 5 answers

Ex-Filter: How do I rebuff an old flame's friendship with being rude? (Longish) Backstory within... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 4, 2008 - 20 answers

Since I seem to be hurtling towards old maidhood, I’d like enjoy the ride as much as possible. It irritates me that single women are so often portrayed as sadsacks just marking time until they can get married, or as being eaten up with bitterness and neuroses because they never found a man. So, I’m looking for positive role models and inspiration. What examples of fabulous freewheeling women can you think of in fiction, movies and real life? [more inside]
posted by orange swan on Jan 9, 2008 - 54 answers

25 year old girl that hasn't had anything past a 2nd date in 6 years, what is wrong (if anything) with me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 30, 2007 - 43 answers

Can anyone recommend a good lunchtime or after work bar in the Austin, Texas area? [more inside]
posted by Brandon1600 on Dec 26, 2007 - 11 answers

I am in my twenties, and I have given up on the idea of ever having sex again because I believe I am secretly too hideous for it. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 8, 2007 - 53 answers

Can a single speed or track bicycle without a rear quick release skewer work on my minoura vfs fluid trainer? [more inside]
posted by mizrachi on Dec 2, 2007 - 3 answers